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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,729.92, 35,607.57 and 15,407.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,729.92, 35,607.57 and 15,407.98 is: 23,120.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,729.92 : 35,607.57 = 15,407.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,729.92/35,607.57 = 15,407.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,729.92x = 35,607.57 × 15,407.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,729.92x = 548,640,726.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 548,640,726.41/23,729.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,120.21

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